ArBux (arbux.net) - SCAM
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Pays Per Ad | Min To Cashout | Wait Time $ | Payout Methods |
$0.01 | $2 First
+ 60 Clicks
| 2-3 Days
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Number of Ads
| Referral Program | Accepted Countries | Accounts Deleted After Inactivity ? |
4 Ads | 1 LEVEL 80 Direct Limit | ALL | 60 DAYS |
ArBux is a new "bux" site that has recently launched after a long beta phase. Site will be moved from the Ongoing Investigations List to the Scam List. Site is closing without refunding investors. See "cons" section for more info.. Here are the pros and cons of this site:
PROS: (History)
1. Forum - This site does have a forum. Forums are great for communication between members and staff. Members can post payment proofs, get support, and stay up to date on changes made to the site. You can find their forum here: http://arbux.net/forum/
2. Decent Direct Referral Limits - Currently standards can have up to 80 direct referrals. Great for promoters and those who can earn their own referrals.
3. All Countries Accepted - So far there are no restrictions and all can join and earn from this site. Will update if this changes.
4. Secondary Password & Pin- You have the option of creating a secondary password to protect your account. Which is highly recommended that you use this option.
After you join you will also be required to create a cashout pin. Make sure it is different too. Don't be a fool and use your bank account pin that you use for your personal bank account. Create a unique 4 digit pin and write it down somewhere if need be.
5. SSL Secure - Extra added layer of security to help secure your data.More Info
6. Paying - They are paying and payment proofs can be found on their forum and throughout the web. We were paid as well:
CONS:
1. Closing w/out Refunding - Site is not closing as it should. They state that people can not open a dispute due to their terms. Sorry but we disagree and this is not how you should close a site. It is irresponsible and not a honest way to do this.
2. New Site - We do not recommend investing or buying upgrades on new sites. For at least 6 months, if not a year. If you can't wait that long, at least test and get paid first before you decide to invest.
3. A "Bux" Site - This type of ptc has a very high fail rate. Most "bux" sites go scam under 6 months, if not within a year. Most rely on upgrades and rental purchases rather than actual advertisers. A typical "bux" site will show fixed/self-sponsored ads, sell rentals, and have a higher rate per click. This type of business model is not very successful and unsustainable, which is probably why most "bux" sites fail.
4. Whois Private - Unknown ownership.
5. Buggy Site - All sites will have down times and bugs. This is a GeN4 site, which as of late have been known for many bugs. This site has fixed most of them however don't be surprised to see a few bugs from time to time. Most common GeN4 bug is the auto ban after you click a link or after deleting your own direct referrals. Also the 2nd password has been known to give people some problems with accessing their account.
With this site it tends to time out while you try to surf or navigate the site.
Some Things You Should Know About This Site...
- Beware of the Anti-Cheat Link:
- Avg Daily Earnings w/out referrals : $0.04
- Referral Earnings :
- 15 Sec Ad Ref. Click $0.0025
- 30 Sec Ad Ref. Click $0.005
- 60 Sec Ad Ref. Click $0.0075
- The minimum payout is set at $2 for the first cashout, $5 for the second, $8 for the third and $10 for every one after that.
- Script: GeN4 by PTCPay - Valid
- Site Created: January 4, 2011
- Launched: April 15, 2011
- Scam Date: May 15, 2011
- May 15, 2011
- Moved to Scam List. Site states they will not refund investments.
- May 9, 2011
- Instant Payments are no longer. Wait time for payments are now 2-3 days. (IMG)
- April 28, 2011
- April 21, 2011
- April 17, 2011
- Full review completed. Site added to Ongoing Investigations List.
ArBux is another example how a site can be paying one day, and stop paying the next. Owner pretty much giving the "too bad so sad" speech. You invested into his site? Tough luck, better luck next time buddy. Some of these people that open these sites are reckless. They should know ahead of time that it takes money to run these sites and eventually they will be under PayPal's microscope. Yet, people open sites up daily knowing full well that these problems may occur. At any rate, this site will be added to the Scam List. Regardless if the owner meant to scam.
If anyone would like to share their experience that they had with this site, whether it is good or bad, feel free to do so in our comment section at the end of this review.
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Please note, the information in the review was posted at the time and date from above. If the site changes its policies, please kindly let us know in the comment section and we will update or change the incorrect information as soon as we can.
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